PARISH NEWS
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary
Pangari Schedule: Charles Krome, Stephanie Farrell & Nick Kafkalas.
Triadion Begins Today
Collection Tray: A parish council member will be standing in the narthex with the collection tray.
GOYA Basketball: Both our teams have advanced to the Semi-Finals! Our girls will be taking on Broomall at 2:00 in Cherry Hill. Our boys will be playing against Upper Darby, in Upper Darby at 3:15. Good Luck to our kids!
2022 Calendar and Stewardship Packets have now been mailed to our homes. Please return stewardship packets as soon as possible.
FEBRUARY CHURCH SERVICES
† February 17, Thursday, Divine Liturgy, at neighboring parishes, Theodore the Tyro
† February 26, Saturday, Divine Liturgy 9:00 / 10:00 am., 1st Saturday of Souls
CHURCH REMINDERS - NEW PANDEMIC GUIDELINES
In light of the dramatic COVID surge that we are experiencing and because many of our parishioners are testing positive, we are implementing the following guidelines beginning January 1:
- Masks must be worn in church for all church services
- Social distancing will be practiced during services
- Those who are feeling sick and those who have pre-existing conditions or who live with people who have pre-existing medical conditions should stay home
- We will not have coffee hours or luncheons in the fellowship hall until further notice
- Sunday School and Greek School classes will be conducted virtually for the time being. Our school directors will be sending specific guidelines in the near future
Please continue to pray for our many parishioners, staff and students at TLC who have tested positive and who are experiencing various symptoms at this time and are confined in their homes. May our Lord bless us with perseverance, wisdom, and strength as we struggle through this surge. Please remember to support those who may not have family and close friends nearby.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 13: Triodion Begins
March 6: General Assembly
March 7: Clean Monday, Lent Begins
March 11-13: Winterfeast Drive Thru
March 20: Greek Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia
April 24: Resurrection of our Lord
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion is offered to those baptized Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves for the reception of the Sacrament by prayer and fasting. Blessed Bread is available for all our visitors at the very end of the Divine Liturgy. Our Sunday School students receive Holy Communion first and then we will approach from the center aisles, starting with the front pews, one pew at a time.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Philoptochos will continue to sell Shop Rite Gift Cards. Please see attached flyer with information on how to purchase. We will have a Philoptochos Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 16th, via Zoom.
SUNDAY SCHOOL & GREEK SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday School and Greek School classes will be conducted virtually for the time being. Our school directors will be sending specific guidelines in the near future
Please contact Sarai Taraborrelli for Sunday School(sarai1southrey@gmail.com) if you have any questions. Or George Plamantouras for Greek School (geepee16@hotmail.com)
THE THREE HIERARCHS REGIONAL EVENT
The metropolis has notified us that due to the pandemic, the event has been canceled. In its place will be an essay contest for our youth. Please see attached flyers for more information.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study continues on Tuesday, February 15th, via Zoom at 7:00 pm. A link will be sent prior to Bible Study
If you are planning a family memorial, please contact the church office far in advance of the date.
PARKING
Due to safety regulations, please do not park cars along the curb in front of the church and the community center during church services and other events. Thank you!